Basturma-Infused Beef Roulades with Pomegranate Reduction.

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Basturma, a delicacy from the ancient Silk Road, is a rich, air-dried cured beef that has traveled through time to grace our modern tables. Today, we present to you a custom recipe that pays homage to this age-old delicacy: 
Basturma-Infused Beef Roulades with Pomegranate Reduction. 
 Ingredients: 
8 thin slices of beef (sirloin or round) 
4 oz Basturma, thinly sliced 
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 
1/4 cup pine nuts 
1 cup pomegranate juice 
2 tbsp honey 
Salt and pepper to taste 
Olive oil for cooking 
Instructions: Lay the beef slices on a clean surface. Place a layer of Basturma on each slice. In a bowl, mix the spinach, feta cheese, and pine nuts. Add a spoonful of this mixture on top of the Basturma. Roll up the beef slices tightly and secure with toothpicks. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef roulades and cook until browned on all sides. In a saucepan, combine pomegranate juice and honey. Bring to a boil, then simmer until reduced by half. Drizzle the pomegranate reduction over the beef roulades. Serve with a side of couscous or roasted vegetables. 
As you savor the Basturma-Infused Beef Roulades, let's elevate this culinary experience with the perfect wine pairings:

 Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa, California - $20.99 (The Essential Selection) This Cabernet Sauvignon, with its rich tannins and dark fruit flavors, complements the savory Basturma and the sweetness of the pomegranate reduction. Imagine yourself as a merchant on the Silk Road, discovering this wine as a treasure amongst the spices. 

Silverado Geo Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coombsville Napa Valley, California - $59.99 (The Luxe Collection) A luxurious choice, the Silverado Geo with its complex layers of blackberry, plum, and earthy notes, mirrors the depth of flavors in the Basturma. The velvety texture of the wine dances harmoniously with the tender beef roulades. 

Pusole Cannonau di Sardegna 2018, Sardegna, Italy - $19.99 (The Essential Selection) Travel to the Mediterranean with Pusole Cannonau di Sardegna. The wine’s red fruit flavors and hints of spice are a match made in heaven for the feta and pine nuts in the dish. It’s like a warm embrace from an Italian nonna, celebrating the union of cultures.

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